Doctor Day

We had a doctor day week. The first appointment was Tues the 24th with an OBGYN, Dr. Cloward. She will be preforming a hysterectomy on the 6th of June.

We then went to Dr. Tittensor's (surgeon) to get my drains out. (You know, the drains they put in you after surgery. I had four, two under each arm. They took out two of them a week ago and I got the rest taken out on the 26th). She said I was doing really well. I would have to agree with her. ( I feel really good--just hurt a bit)

Our next stop was Dr. Clark's office (radiation oncologist). I found out that my last radiation in 2003 was a drop in the bucket compared to the radiation I will be having. I will have blisters and they are going to bring the radiation out to the skins surface. I have the high chance of getting lympodema, which causes swelling in the arms. This will last for 6 1/2 weeks. It is scheduled for the 8th to begin. I have to go get measured on the 1st of June to make sure the organs are kept save. (I must tell you....I am a bit nervous for the radiation to begin) YIKES!!

Our next stop later that afternoon was to Dr. Rich. (oncologist). He said I would start chemo on the Sunday after surgery. This will be a pill (low dose) chemo. He said the cancer is very aggressive and after surgery I will be post menopausal--- Terry says my head spins around-- I think his is just being rude!! I really don't think my hormones are that bad. I mean I know I am cranky but- if you had to do this I think you'd be cranky too! Anyway- I will start a new anti-estrogen pill to put the cancer in my liver at bay. Between getting my ovary out and the anti-estrogen pill we can hopeful put this cancer in remission! He is a very knowledgeable Dr. He tells you the worst and hopes for the best. I try not listen to the worst! I always HOPE for the best.



It has been a crazy week. Hopefully the next week will be better.